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The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing biodiversity conservation in the Solomon Islands. SINU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Transform Aqorau, and UNDP Deputy Resident Representative and Country Manager, Dr. Raluca Eddon signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) on Thursday 12 December at SINU […]

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU), in collaboration with the International Water Centre from Griffith University, successfully co-hosted a workshop on “Decentralization and Rural Water Service Delivery” in the Solomon Islands.  The workshop took place on Tuesday, 10th December 2024, at the Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (FAFF) at Kukum Campus.  Supported by UNICEF

In a significant development ahead of the Motion of No Confidence (MONC) scheduled for Monday 16th, the government has a minister and Member of Parliament (MP) as John Tuhaika Jr., the Minister for Public Service and MP for Rennell and Bellona, resigned on Friday night. Tuhaika submitted his resignation to the Government House. “I have

The recent surprising information by the Minister for Police, Hon. Jimson Tanangada, during the 2025 Appropriation Bill 2024 debates, has caused frustration among the people of Solomon Islands. In response to a question from Opposition Leader Hon. Mathew Wale, the Minister disclosed that the price of a Police Clearance document, which currently stands at SBD

The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has been strengthened with the swearing-in of the new Minister for Public Service, Honorable Francis Sade, MP. Minister Sade was sworn in today before the Governor-General, David Tiva Kapu, at Government House. Minister Sade’s swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by the Prime Minister, Honorable Jeremiah Manele, MP, and

The Government for National Unity and Transformation, GNUT, is rock solid and will defeat the Motion of No Confidence scheduled for Monday 16th December, 2024. In a show of unwavering resolve, the Government for National Unity and Transformation has declared its readiness to defeat the impending Motion of No Confidence against Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele,

Hon. Premier William Atu visited the Hotomai Cultural Center near St. Joseph Tenaru School yesterday. Premier Atu said he was impressed by the simple set-up and acknowledged the owners of the Hotomai Cultural Center for providing a glimpse into the simple way of life in the Birao region on the Weather Coast of Guadalcanal Province.

Passengers waiting to travel to Temotu Province aboard the MV Avaikimaine have voiced their frustration and concern over the vessel’s prolonged delay. It has been two weeks since the scheduled departure, and many passengers have resorted to sleeping onboard, with some having stayed on the ship for over a week. The delay has left passengers

The Year 6 to 7 National Placement Committee is currently attending a two-week meeting in Honiara to deliberate on the 2025 placement of Year 6 pupils into Year 7. The meeting begun on Monday 9th December and will be concluded on Friday 20th December, and is held at the St Barnabas Cathedral Hall. The Year